Though it may be known for its spookiest weekend, October is a great time to think further ahead than the 31st. It’s a time to start planning for the holidays, setting Thanksgiving plans and maybe (MAYBE) breaking out a few sweaters. The holidays mean something very different for South Floridians; we can swap avocado for acorns and are more likely to host an alfresco holiday soiree than be toasting the holidays by the fire. Our feature section this month takes a closer look at what makes the holiday party season special in our city, with recipes from some of the cities most in-demand and creative chefs and party inspo from a local expert in outdoor entertaining. We hope you get inspired to rearrange your furniture and whip up a easy treat for guests as we celebrate Miami style.
Elsewhere in the issue we meet Elyssa Linares, who rose in the ranks from a local site coordinator for Communities in Schools to the President and CEO of the Miami outpost. Her story of how one small decision can change your career — and other people’s lives– is truly inspiring. We are also always thrilled to share community news and spotlight movers and shakers around the area in our Community Call. Feel free to share any news with us at anytime by emailing editor@thefloridavillager.com with the subject line “Community Call.”
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Deering Estate
Massage Envy South Miami
Calla Blow Dry
My Derma Clinic
Sports Grill
The Healthy Kitchen
Sushi Maki
Golden Rule Seafood
Malanga Cuban Café

Kathleen Ballard
Panter, Panter & Sampedro
Vintage Liquors
The Dog from Ipanema
Rubinstein Family Chiropractic
Your Pet’s Best
Indigo Republic


ATR Luxury Homes


2112 Design Studio
Hamilton Fox & Company
Creative Design Services
Best Pest Professionals
HD Tree Services
Trinity Air Conditioning Company
Cisca Construction & Development
Mosquito Joe
Cutler Bay Solar Solutions


Miami Royal Ballet & Dance
Christopher Columbus
Pineview Preschools
Westminster
Carrollton
Lil’ Jungle
Frost Science Museum
Palmer Trinity School
South Florida Music
Pinecrest Orthodontics
Dr. Bob Pediatric Dentist
d.pediatrics


South Miami Women’s Health

The Spot Barbershop
My Derma Clinic




Miami Dance Project

Rubinstein Family Chiropractic
Indigo Republic

Safes Universe
Vintage Liquors
Evenings Delight





Atchana’s Homegrown Thai
Baptist Health South Florida

Laser Eye Center of Miami
Visiting Angels
OpusCare of South Florida



Your Pet’s Best

HD Tree Services
Hamilton Fox & Company

Creative Design Services


